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Come and discover the wonderful life of bees! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more!

The “How they live” collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun.

EXCERPT

The European Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) lives in a large community called a colony. This consists of tens of thousands of worker bees, a few hundred to a few thousand drones, and one single queen. The bees make the honeycomb their home. It is a wax formation made up of hexagonal cells, which serves as a cradle to the members of the bee colony, while it is also a space for storing honey and pollen.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment.

In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... amphibians• How they live... birds• How they live... owls• How they live... reptiles• How they live... rodents• How they live... predators• How they live... No joke animals• How they live... Birds and nestboxes• How they live... Ladybirds• How they live... Dragonflies• ... and many more!

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

Come and discover the wonderful life of the bees! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more !

The “Little clever clogs” collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about the natural and animal worlds while having fun.

This interactive book includes audio content.

EXTRACT

Bees are an extensive group of insects. Most of them live solitary lives. They rear their offspring in holes in wood, soil or in the dry stalks of reed or straw. They are important pollinators of flowering plants. They are found everywhere except in polluted areas. There are several hundred species that live solitary lives, but there is one bee species that lives in large communities. This is the Honey Bee.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The collection "Little clever clogs" is about small animals and how they live.

In the "Little clever clogs" series :• The birds

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

The author, Ivan Esenko, presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.Alenka Vuk Trotovšek is an illustrator who knows how to give her imagination wings. She is inspired by fairy tales, children and nature. She likes to create dynamic illustrations with a touch of humour and mischief. She makes her characters come alive by breathing special life into them.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

Come and discover the wonderful life of owls ! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more !

The “How they live” collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun.

EXTRACT

Owls are adapted perfectly to night life. The numerous light-sensitive cells in the retina of their eye allow them to see in the dark. Unlike most birds, their eyes are positioned on the front – rather than the side – of the head, which helps them to assess distances and to be successful at hunting. Their inability to move their eyes in the sockets is compensated by their ability to rotate their head round 270 degrees. Owls also have excellent hearing, helped by their facial feathers, which direct sound into their ears. They fly silently, aided by their soft plumage and the serrated edges of the flight feathers, which smooth the flow of air during flight. Being able to fly silently is very helpful to owls when hunting, as they can surprise their prey. Most owls hunt small rodents, amphibians and reptiles; smaller species of owl also hunt insects on the ground; the large Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) can capture hedgehogs, rabbits and even young deer.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment.

In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... bats• How they live... birds• How they live... amphibians- How they live... reptiles• How they live... rodents

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

Come and discover the wonderful life of rodents! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more!

The “How they live” collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun.

EXTRACT

Rodents are a large group of mammals that occur in most parts of the world. They have a single pair of front incisor teeth that grow throughout their lives. Their teeth are covered by solid enamel at the front, with softer dentine behind which get sharpened with use. Slovenia is home to a number of small species of rodents, the biggest of which is the Alpine Marmot, a member of the squirrel family. Many rodents have adapted to living alongside humans, but they often become a nuisance. They are good at finding food, so it comes as no surprise that they cause trouble in food warehouses, our kitchens, and other food-storage areas. They are also attracted to food that can be found in the rubbish we throw away. They may contaminate food with their droppings, and infectious diseases – such as bubonic plague – are transmitted by rat fleas. Mice and rats live successfully in the proximity of man, partly due to the lack of natural predators.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment.

In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... bats• How they live... birds• How they live... owls• How they live... reptiles• How they live... amphibians

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

Come and discover the wonderful life of insectivores! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more!

The “How they live” collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun.

EXCERPT

These are small mammals which eat insects. Hedgehogs, shrews and moles are among the most widely recognised insectivores. The first two spend most of their time on the ground, where they find food. Moles live underground, where they dig complex systems of burrows. Insectivores have pointed snouts with sharp teeth, and their feet have clawed toes. As well as insects, these mammals will eat other small creatures, such as snails and earthworms.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment.

In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... amphibians• How they live... birds• How they live... owls• How they live... reptiles• How they live... rodents• How they live... predators• How they live... No joke animals• How they live... Birds and nestboxes• How they live... Ladybirds• How they live... Dragonflies• ... and many more!

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

Come and discover the wonderful life of butterflies and moths! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more!

The “How they live” collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun.

EXCERPT

Butterflies and moths (Lepidoptera) are some of our best-loved insects, distinguished by their colour and charm. Their wings are covered in tiny scales, as suggested by their scientific name, composed of the Greek words lepido (scaly) and pteron (wing). They live everywhere in the world, except in Antarctica. There are ‘day’ butterflies and ’night’ butterflies, better known as moths.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment.

In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... amphibians• How they live... birds• How they live... owls• How they live... reptiles• How they live... rodents• How they live... predators• How they live... No joke animals• How they live... Birds and nestboxes• How they live... Ladybirds• How they live... Dragonflies• ... and many more!

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

Come and discover the wonderful life of reptiles! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more!

The “How they live” collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun.

EXTRACT

Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates. They rely more on environmental conditions and less on food to regulate their body temperature than warm-blooded birds and mammals. There are not many reptiles in Europe, compared to the number and variety found in warmer climates. The species which live in Slovenia have adapted to the winter to enable them to survive the cold season. Eleven species of snake live here, of which only three are venomous: the Adder, the Nose-horned Viper and the Asp Viper. These poisonous snakes have heart-shaped heads, stocky bodies with short tails, which are visibly different from the main body, and their eyes have narrow pupils. Non-poisonous snakes have small heads, passing seamlessly into slender bodies, in turn passing into the tail.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment.

In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... bats• How they live... birds• How they live... owls• How they live... amphibians• How they live... rodents

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

Come and discover the wonderful life of birds! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more!

The “How they live” collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun.

EXTRACT

Birds are often short of food in winter; you can help them by providing food. This is a good way to get to know birds that do not normally come close to your home. Start putting out food at the onset of cold weather – snow or frost and continue until springtime. If you stop the feeding, the birds may become confused: they need a reliable source of food in winter conditions to avoid the risk of starvation. The bird feeder should be placed at least 1.5 metres high. A pole or a windowsill work best, but a branch will also do. There should be a hedge or bush nearby, where birds can seek refuge from danger, such as a sparrowhawk attack. The bird feeder should be large enough to prevent conflicts between different types of birds; this will also reduce the chance of infectious diseases being transmitted.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment.

In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... bats• How they live... amphibians• How they live... owls• How they live... reptiles• How they live... rodents

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

Come and discover the wonderful life of the bees ! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more !

“Little clever clogs” collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about the natural and animal world while having fun.

EXTRACT

Bees are an extensive group of insects. Most of them live solitary lives. They rear their offspring in holes in wood, soil or in the dry stalks of reed or straw. They are important pollinators of flowering plants. They are found everywhere except in polluted areas. There are several hundred species that live solitary lives, but there is one bee species that lives in large communities. This is the Honey Bee.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The collection "Little clever clogs" is about small animals and how they live.

In the "Little clever clogs" series :• The birds

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

The author, Ivan Esenko, presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.Alenka Vuk Trotovšek is an illustrator who knows how to give her imagination wings. She is inspired by fairy tales, children and nature. She likes to create dynamic illustrations with a touch of humour and mischief. She makes her characters come alive by breathing special life into them.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

Come and discover the wonderful life of no joke animals! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more!

The “How they live” collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun.

EXCERPT

Amongst the animal species that we encounter in everyday life, there are some that can give us an unpleasant shock or even endanger our health. For most people, a bee sting is an unwelcome experience, causing short-term pain and swelling. But if you are allergic to bee venom, the sting can be fatal without medical help. The same applies to the stings of other insects, especially wasps

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment.

In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... amphibians• How they live... birds• How they live... owls• How they live... reptiles• How they live... rodents• How they live... predators• How they live... No joke animals• How they live... Birds and nestboxes• How they live... Ladybirds• How they live... Dragonflies• ... and many more!

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

Come and discover the wonderful life of birds and nestboxes! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more!

The “How they live” collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun.

EXCERPT

Birds that nest in holes in trees are often in trouble nowadays when they have to find a place to take care of their young. There are fewer hollow trees in forests, and orchards with old varieties of fruit trees – in which a hollow could always be found - are also on the decline. Birds are increasingly forced to nest in unsuitable nooks and crannies, where their young are sooner or later doomed to perish or to move elsewhere to find a more appropriate place for nesting. The issue can be resolved by providing them with a nest box.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment.

In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... amphibians• How they live... birds• How they live... owls• How they live... reptiles• How they live... rodents• How they live... predators• How they live... No joke animals• How they live... Birds and nestboxes• How they live... Ladybirds• How they live... Dragonflies• ... and many more!

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

All the animals of the "How they live" collection are gathered here in one single book ! Discover their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more !

The “How they live” collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun.

EXTRACT

The life of amphibians begins in water. This is where they reproduce and live as young, which means that fresh waters are vital for this animal group. As adults they return to water only during the breeding season, though a few species stay there for their whole life. As youngsters they breathe with gills; when they become adults, they use lungs for breathing.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment.

This book contains all the titles of the "How they live..." series :

• How they live... amphibians• How they live... bats• How they live... birds• How they live... owls• How they live... reptiles• How they live... rodents

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

Come and discover the wonderful life of snails and slugs! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more!

The “How they live” collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun.EXCERPTThese are the largest group of molluscs. Most of them have beautiful spiral shells; those that have very small or vestigial shells are known as slugs. All of them have a large muscular foot, a body tube and a head. They inhabit most environments – sea, fresh water and land. Here, we will get to know a few snails and slugs found in gardens, forests and ponds.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment.

In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... amphibians• How they live... birds• How they live... owls• How they live... reptiles• How they live... rodents• How they live... predators• How they live... No joke animals• How they live... Birds and nestboxes• How they live... Ladybirds• How they live... Dragonflies• ... and many more!

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

Discover all the vocabulary related to the garden and memorise it thanks to thorough descriptions and detailed pictures!

The “Let's play with words” collection gathers illustrated ebooks for children, which aim to make them learn essential words on varied topics.

EXTRACT

We use a shovel to turn the garden soil and a rake to smooth it. We till the garden bed and use the hoe to remove weeds and shape paths in the garden. When it is hot, we water the vetegables with a watering can, which sprays the water around to avoid too much pressure on the soil and roots. In a large garden, we use a wheelbarrow to transport the mown grass, manure and crop, when there is a lot of it.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

"Let's play with words" is a fun collection of e-books that promotes literacy and vocabulary acquisition on popular subjects taken from the world around us. Each book includes several short chapters on the subject at hand aimed at learning specific words through pictures, and includes the fully written texts as a guide at the back. For more advanced practice, young readers can also make up their own stories by following the pictures only, in such a way consolidating their vocabulary using their own words. The books are a useful source of learning specific vocabulary for native English speakers as well as learners of English – of all ages !

In the "Let's play with words" series : • The Birds• The Bees• On the farm• On the road• In the forest

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.

Alenka Vuk Trotovšek is an illustrator who knows how to give her imagination wings. She is inspired by fairy tales, children and nature. She likes to create dynamic illustrations with a touch of humour and mischief. She makes her characters come alive by breathing special life into them.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature : in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

Come and discover the wonderful life of bats ! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more!

The “How they live” collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun.

EXTRACT

Bats are the only mammals capable of sustained flight. Their front legs are modified into skin flaps which they use to fly – as well as birds can with their wings. The bats that live in Europe feed on insects, which they catch in flight. Due to their nocturnal activity, they help to regulate the number of night insects, which might otherwise multiply beyond control. Bats find their way using echo-location. They emit high-pitched calls that the human ear cannot detect, and the echo helps them to locate their insect prey. They also have good eyesight.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment.

In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... amphibians• How they live... birds• How they live... owls• How they live... reptiles• How they live... rodents

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

Come and discover the wonderful life of caterpillars! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more!

The “How they live” collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun.

EXCERPT

Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. They represent only one of the four stages of a butterfly’s metamorphosis (egg–larva–pupa–butterfly). Since their appearance in no way resembles adult butterflies which have wings, many people do not make the connection between the two, mistakenly thinking that they are completely different animals.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment.

In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... amphibians• How they live... birds• How they live... owls• How they live... reptiles• How they live... rodents• How they live... predators• How they live... No joke animals• How they live... Birds and nestboxes• How they live... Ladybirds• How they live... Dragonflies• ... and many more!

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

Discover all the vocabulary related to the birds and memorise it thanks to thorough descriptions and detailed pictures!

The “Let's play with words” collection gathers illustrated ebooks for children, which aim to make them learn essential words on varied topics.

EXTRACT

Birds are covered with feathers called plumage. This protects them from the cold and allows to fly. The plumage of some birds can be very colourful. They fly with wings which are equipped with flight feathers. Birds do not give birth to living offspring but lay eggs instead, which then hatch in the nest. They use the beak to feed themselves, arrange their plumage and gather material to build their nest.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

"Let's play with words" is a fun collection of e-books that promotes literacy and vocabulary acquisition on popular subjects taken from the world around us. Each book includes several short chapters on the subject at hand aimed at learning specific words through pictures, and includes the fully written texts as a guide at the back. For more advanced practice, young readers can also make up their own stories by following the pictures only, in such a way consolidating their vocabulary using their own words. The books are a useful source of learning specific vocabulary for native English speakers as well as learners of English – of all ages !

In the "Let's play with words" series : • In the garden• The Bees• On the farm• On the road• In the forest

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.

Alenka Vuk Trotovšek is an illustrator who knows how to give her imagination wings. She is inspired by fairy tales, children and nature. She likes to create dynamic illustrations with a touch of humour and mischief. She makes her characters come alive by breathing special life into them.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature : in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

Come and discover the wonderful life of amphibians! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more!

The “How they live” collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun.

EXTRACT

The life of amphibians begins in water. This is where they reproduce and live as young, which means that fresh waters are vital for this animal group. As adults they return to water only during the breeding season, though a few species stay there for their whole life. As youngsters they breathe with gills; when they become adults, they use lungs for breathing.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment.

In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... bats• How they live... birds• How they live... owls• How they live... reptiles• How they live... rodents

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

Come and discover the wonderful life of ladybirds! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more!

The “How they live” collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun.

EXCERPT

The colourful beetles of the family Coccinellidae, with their hemispherical bodies and dark spots, are most commonly known as ladybirds. There are nearly 100 different species in Europe; the commonest, the Seven-Spot Ladybird, is featured on the cover of this book.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment.

In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... amphibians• How they live... birds• How they live... owls• How they live... reptiles• How they live... rodents• How they live... predators• How they live... No joke animals• How they live... Birds and nestboxes• How they live... Ladybirds• How they live... Dragonflies• ... and many more!

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

Come and discover the wonderful life of the birds! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more !

“Little clever clogs” collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about the natural and animal world while having fun.

EXTRACT

There are more than 9,000 species of bird in the world. Almost all can fly, and they do so better than any man-made flying machine, because of their forelimbs, which have evolved into wings with feathers. Birds are the only animal group to have feathers, which also give them protection from the elements. Birds have beaks, which they use for feeding. They also use their beaks to preen their feathers, to help them climb, to defend themselves and to attack prey.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The collection "Little clever clogs" is about small animals and how they live.

In the "Little clever clogs" series :• The bees

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

The author, Ivan Esenko, presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.Alenka Vuk Trotovšek is an illustrator who knows how to give her imagination wings. She is inspired by fairy tales, children and nature. She likes to create dynamic illustrations with a touch of humour and mischief. She makes her characters come alive by breathing special life into them.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

Discover all the vocabulary related to the bees and memorise it thanks to thorough descriptions and detailed pictures!

The “Let's play with words” collection gathers illustrated ebooks for children, which aim to make them learn essential words on varied topics.

EXTRACT

There are many types of bees and all are important pollinations of plants. Most of them live alone. They are called solitary bees. They can be enticed with a simple nestbox made from cane or a piece of wood with cut-out holes. There is no need to be afraid of solitary bees as they do not sting. Larger bumble bees live in small communities. But the most famous of all the bees are the honey bees that collect nectar to make honey.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

"Let's play with words" is a fun collection of e-books that promotes literacy and vocabulary acquisition on popular subjects taken from the world around us. Each book includes several short chapters on the subject at hand aimed at learning specific words through pictures, and includes the fully written texts as a guide at the back. For more advanced practice, young readers can also make up their own stories by following the pictures only, in such a way consolidating their vocabulary using their own words. The books are a useful source of learning specific vocabulary for native English speakers as well as learners of English – of all ages !

In the "Let's play with words" series : • The Birds• In the garden• On the farm• On the road• In the forest

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.

Alenka Vuk Trotovšek is an illustrator who knows how to give her imagination wings. She is inspired by fairy tales, children and nature. She likes to create dynamic illustrations with a touch of humour and mischief. She makes her characters come alive by breathing special life into them.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature : in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

Come and discover the wonderful life of dragonflies! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more!

The “How they live” collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun.

EXCERPT

Dragonflies and damselflies attract our attention with their bright colours and amazing acrobatics in flight. Damselflies are smaller than dragonflies, with slimmer bodies and equal-sized wings – whereas the forewings of dragonflies are larger than their hindwings. They have been flying around our planet for about 300 million years, and have not changed significantly during this time, apart from their size.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment.

In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... amphibians• How they live... birds• How they live... owls• How they live... reptiles• How they live... rodents• How they live... predators• How they live... No joke animals• How they live... Birds and nestboxes• How they live... Ladybirds• How they live... Dragonflies• ... and many more!

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

Come and discover the wonderful life of predators! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more!

The “How they live” collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun.

EXCERPT

Wild mammals in Europe include a range of families such as cats, dogs, bears and martens. They are mainly predators feeding on meat, either from animals they kill or carrion (animals found dead). They also include mammals that are omnivorous or even predominantly herbivorous. Their teeth are especially formed for killing, tearing flesh and crushing bones.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment.

In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... amphibians• How they live... birds• How they live... owls• How they live... reptiles• How they live... rodents• How they live... predators• How they live... No joke animals• How they live... Birds and nestboxes• How they live... Ladybirds• How they live... Dragonflies• ... and many more!

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

Come and discover the wonderful life of spiders! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more!

The “How they live” collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun.

EXCERPT

Spiders (Arachnids) are related to insects, but have four pairs of legs to the insects’ three. There are more than 2,000 different kinds in Europe and some 40,000 across the World. They lead predatory lives and inhabit all environments, even those adapted by man, including our own homes.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment.

In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... amphibians• How they live... birds• How they live... owls• How they live... reptiles• How they live... rodents• How they live... predators• How they live... No joke animals• How they live... Birds and nestboxes• How they live... Ladybirds• How they live... Dragonflies• ... and many more!

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to ‘capture’ those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their ‘personal’ photographer.David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

This is Bob Books bestselling first reader, introduced more than 35 years ago and used by millions of children. If your child knows the alphabet, Bob Books Set 1 is the book to start him or her on the path to reading. Many early readers contain words that are too difficult for a child who has just learned the sounds of the alphabet. Not these books! Using only the letters M, A, T and S, children can read their first book. New letters are added gradually, until all letters of the alphabet have been introduced (except Q). Short vowels and three-letter words in simple sentences help kids build reading confidence. They love the stories and funny pictures, and can't wait to read them to everybody they know. Inside this eBook youÕll find: - 12 easy-to-read books, 12 pages each - All two and three letter words (C-V-C words) - Can be "sounded out" (phonics based) - A few new letters introduced in each book - Limited sight words - 7 to 20 words per book

Discover a thrilling new world of action with the latest 2015 LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes. Featuring a host of fun characters, DK Readers L2: LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Amazing Battles! showcases some of DC's most notorious villains as they plot yet another evil scheme. Dynamic images and scenes and clear text help children to improve their reading skills.

Level 2 DK Readers are for children who have started to read on their own, but still need some help. These books contain more words, more complex stories, and smaller type than Level 1. They use slightly longer sentences that are still simple in construction. Information boxes provide lots of extra fun facts.

DK Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies.

Where does honey come from? The Cat in the Hat knows that! It comes from bees, and what better way to learn about honey making than to visit inside a hive and see firsthand how it’s done? In this rhymed easy reader based on an episode from the hit PBS Kids TV show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, the Cat, Sally, Nick, and Things One and Two shrink to bee size and learn how bees communicate via dance, collect nectar and spit it into combs, turn it into honey, and seal the combs with wax.

This is a sweet, funny Step into Reading book that kids will gobble up—without realizing they are ingesting an important natural-history lesson!

A Step 2 Step into Reading Science Reader based on an episode of the hit PBS Kids TV show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!

Join the Cat in the Hat as he takes Sally and Nick on an adventure into space to learn the names of the eight planets in our solar system! Written in rhyme for children who can read with help, this Step 2 book is a great way to introduce beginning readers to basic concepts about space and to support the Common Core State Standards.

Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Sally and Nick are playing in the rain—and getting really muddy! So when the Cat in the Hat offers to show them how animals get clean, the kids are keen to find out. But can Sally and Nick really get rid of the mud by taking dust baths, like a sparrow? Or by licking themselves, like a lion? And where are they going to find an oxpecker to pick it off them, like a hippo has? (Besides, oxpeckers tickle!) Maybe there's a better way for a kid to get clean? Based on an episode of the new PBS Kids program The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, this 16-page Pictureback comes with a sheet of adorable stickers featuring all the mud encrusted characters.

Based on the true account of a boy's harrowing journey through the vast wilderness of the Katahdin Mountains, Lost on a Mountain in Maine is a gripping survival story for all ages.

Twelve-year-old Donn Fendler steps away from his Boy Scout troop for only a minute, but in the foggy mountains of Maine, a minute is all it takes. After hours of trying to find his way back, a nervous and tired Donn falls down an embankment, making it impossible for him to be found. One sleepless night goes by, followed by a second . . . and before Donn knows it, almost two weeks have passed, leaving him starving, scared, and delirious.

With rainstorms, black bears, and his fear of being lost forever, Donn's journey is a physically, mentally, and emotionally charged story told from the point of view of the boy who lived it.

Step into reading with the Cat in the Hat in this leveled reader all about different kinds of animal feet! Sally and Nick are having shoe trouble. Sally can't stand up in her mom's shoes, and her dad's are too big for Nick. Not a problem, says the Cat. Feet come in all shapes and sizes, and to demonstrate, he takes them on a trip in the Thinga-ma-jigger to visit some friends: a duck with flat, wide feet good for swimming; a lemur with long, grasping toes good for climbing; and a gecko with tiny hairs on his feet that keep him from slipping. Written specifically for children learning how to read with help, this Step into Reading book about the different ways of "stepping" is based on an episode of the hit PBS Kids preschool science show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!

Fly Guy is buzzzzing on over to the nonfiction genre! Award-winning author/illustrator Tedd Arnold brings nonfiction to life with the help of his very popular main character, Fly Guy! This engaging nonfiction reader combines the kid-friendly humor of Fly Guy with the high-interest topic of sharks! Fly Guy and Buzz introduce young readers to sharks with straightforward fun facts, humorous asides, and full-bleed photographs throughout. *FOIL ON THE COVER!*

PBS’s successful animated show Wild Kratts joins the adventures of zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt as they travel to animal habitats around the globe. Along the way, they encounter incredible creatures while combining science education and fun. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will dive into this Step 2 Reader with the Kratt brothers as they activate their Creature Power Suits to swim with sharks, whales, and other wild sea creatures! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

PBS’s animated hit show Wild Kratts follows the adventures of zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt as they travel to animal habitats around the globe. Along the way, they encounter incredible creatures while combining science education with fun. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader as they activate their Creature Power Suits to go hunting with the world’s most amazing predators, such as sharks, lions, and crocodiles! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Hide-and-seek is a great game, but Nick always finds where Sally is hiding. And that's no fun! Enter the Cat in the Hat. His friend Gecko is an expert at hiding. Maybe Gecko can share some tips with the kids? So off they go to the jungle, where Gecko teaches them how to hide in plain sight—using camouflage! Kids won't be able to hide their delight in this rhymed Step 2 book based on an episode from the hit PBS Kids TV show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (Step 2 is a Step into Reading title for children who recognize familiar words and sound out new words with aural and visual cues. Step 2 books have simple stories, basic vocabulary, and short sentences.)

Timeless stories from the Bible for children and parents to share. Parents and children can deepen their understanding of the Bible by reading Bible stories together. The Read and Learn Bible features stories from the Old and New Testament including: Genesis, Noah and the Flood, Exodus, Daniel in the Lion's Den, The Story of Queen Esther, The Nativity, Jesus the Teacher, Jesus Comes to Jerusalem, and many more. Illustrated in full color with callouts to help deepen the meaning of the stories, and parent pages to help in discussion, this is a Bible that children can share with their parents, and that parents will want to share with their children.

Fans of the hit PBS Kids' holiday special The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas! can relive the fun over and over with this Step 3 adaptation of the complete episode, written for children who are ready to read independently. From the Cat's Christmas Eve Party (with animal guests from all over the world), through his mishaps while attempting to return a young reindeer home in time to pull Santa's sled, readers will be introduced to a herd of elephants with an uncanny ability to smell water, a pod of dolphins who can communicate across far distances, and a single-minded army of Christmas Island crabs—all of whom demonstrate how working together is the best way to solve a problem, and how being home for the holidays is the best place to be!

Join Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat as he and Dr. Twiggles help Sally and Nick figure out why their tree won't grow in this Step-Into-Reading book that's perfect for springtime reading, and yes-even pancake breakfasts!

A trip underground in the Thinga-ma-jigger is undertaken, and sure enough, the maple tree needs water (which Things One and Two procure in ridiculous overabundance) and sun (which the Cat suppliments with a Brighta-ma-lighter). But as for getting syrup from the young sapling? That will take some 40 years! Written specifically for children learing how to read with help, this Step into Reading book is based on an episode of the PBS Kids preschool science show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! It is perfect for springtime reading, Earth and Arbor Day celebrations, and yes—even pancake breakfasts!

Sight words are common words that appear again and again in your childrenÕs reading material. Knowing these words Òby sightÓ is essential for reading fluency. This set provides practice at the beginning reading level, and introduces 30 of the most common and easy sight words. Our method makes the process of learning to recognize sight words very simple for the young reader. Consistent short vowels and simple stories mean children sound out (decode) the story, and learn only three sight words per book. With plenty of repetition and context clues, your young reader will quickly master early sight words with Bob Books Sight Words - Kindergarten. Inside this eBook youÕll find: - 10 easy-to-read, hilarious small books, 12 pages each - All stories told in three and four letter words, plus sight words - Consistent short vowels mean easy decoding in the rest of the story - Three new sight words introduced in each book

Illus. in full color. Chock-full of information about the most sensitive, intelligent, and friendly of large aquatic creatures, Dolphins! should fare swimmingly with kids who read about whales and sharks.

Kai, Zane, Cole, and Jay have fought many villains, from skeletons and snakes to the stone army and nindroids--but now it's time for them to discover some exciting new heroes and enemies! LEGO NINJAGO: Ninja, Go! includes coverage of brand-new LEGO NINJAGO 2015 minifigures and sets. Jump straight into the middle of the action as children's favorite Ninja warriors harness their powers in an awesome new adventure.

Level 2 DK Readers are for children who have started to read on their own, but still need some help. These books contain more words, more complex stories, and smaller type than Level 1. They use slightly longer sentences that are still simple in construction. Information boxes provide lots of extra fun facts.

DK Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies.

A Step 2 Step into Reading Science Reader about reptiles. PBS’s successful animated show Wild Kratts follows the adventures of zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt as they travel to animal habitats around the globe. Along the way, they encounter incredible creatures while combining science education with fun. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 can join the Kratt brothers as they activate their Creature Power Suits to creep, crawl, and slither with amazing reptiles!

Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

The Cat in the Hat has just received a special invitation! He and Sally and Nick have been invited to Mervin the Crab's Crab Christmas Ball on Christmas Island. But soon after the Thinga-ma-jigger lands on the island, chaos ensues when Crab Nine (aka Sandy) goes missing. Is Sandy lost or injured? Will the ball go on as planned? Only readers of the book will find out! Loosly adapted from the one-hour prime-time PBS Kids special—The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!—this $3.99 Little Golden Book arrives just in time for the holidays and makes a perfect gift.

The Cat in the Hat goes on a hairy adventure in this leveled reader for independent readers all about—what else?—hair! It's Crazy Hair Day at Sally and Nick's school, and the kids can't pick a style to wear. Curly or straight? Long or short? It's too hard to choose—until the Cat in the Hat arrives with his Wig-o-lator—a machine that allows the kids to "try on" the hairstyles of a yak, a fur seal, and a porcupine, with comical (and educational) results! Written specifically for children learning to read on their own, this Step 3 book is based on an episode of the hit PBS Kids' TV show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! Young readers will flip their wigs over it!

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS THE HUMAN BODY is a photographic nonfiction companion book to the original bestselling title, THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS INSIDE THE HUMAN BODY. INSIDE THE HUMAN BODY taught thousands of kids about the incredible systems that work together to make the human body function. what makes us who we are. MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS THE HUMAN BODY will expand upon the original title with fresh, updated Common Core-aligned content about our amazing bodies. With vivid full-color photographs on each page and illustrations of the beloved Ms. Frizzle and her students, the Magic School Bus Presents series will enthrall a whole new generation of Magic School Bus readers.

Learn all about dinosaurs with Fly Guy and Buzz! Fly Guy and Buzz are ready for their next field trip! And in FLY GUY PRESENTS: DINOSAURS they visit a natural history museum to learn all about dinosaurs. With straightforward text, humorous asides, and kid-friendly full-bleed photographs throughout, young readers will learn lots of fun facts about these prehistoric creatures. Award-winning author/illustrator Tedd Arnold really brings nonfiction to life in this fun nonfiction reader!

During Hurricane Katrina, evacuating New Orleans residents were forced to leave their pets behind. Bobbi the dog was initially chained to keep her safe, but after her owners failed to return, she had to break free. For months, Bobbi wandered the city's ravaged streets-dragging her chain behind her-followed by her feline companion, Bob Cat. After months of hunger and struggle, the Two Bobbies were finally rescued by a construction worker helping to rebuild the city. When he brought them to a shelter, volunteers made an amazing discovery about the devoted friends-Bob Cat was actually blind! He had survived the aftermath of the storm by following the sound Bobbi's chain made as she dragged it along the ground.At the shelter, the two bob-tailed friends refused to be parted, even for a moment. Could rescue workers find the Bobbies' owners? Or could they find a new home that would take them together? This remarkable true story of devotion and survival is a testament to the spirit that defined post-Katrina rescue missions, and is a perfect way to commemorate the this day in history.

The first ever LEGO(R) movie hits the big screen February 7, 2014! This animated, family-friendly movie has an all-star voice cast. Includes poster! Emmet is just an ordinary LEGO® Minifigure. That is, until he discovers he may be the only one who can stop the evil Lord Business from gluing the world together! This official movie handbook includes everything you need to know about the LEGO® Movie, told from the perspective of the characters! Learn about Emmet and his friends, read a special message from President Business, discover the different worlds in the LEGO® Universe, and more. Plus, this handbook includes a special movie poster! The LEGO® Movie is being produced and distributed in conjunction with Warner Bros and has an all-star cast including Chris Pratt (Emmet), Will Ferrell (Lord Business), Elizabeth Banks (Wyldstyle), Liam Neeson (Bad Cop), Allison Brie (UniKitty), Nick Offerman (Metal Beard), Morgan Freeman (Vitruvius), and Will Arnett (Batman).

"Learn all about bats with Fly Guy! It's time for a field trip! Fly Guy and Buzz are going into a bat cave to learn all about bats. With straightforward text, humorous asides, and kid-friendly full-bleed photographs throughout, young readers will love learning all about these nocturnal creatures. Award-winning author/illustrator Tedd Arnold really brings nonfiction to life for beginning readers!"

Animals: A Visual Encyclopedia reveals the wonders of the animal kingdom. A visual celebration of the natural world, Animals: A Visual Encyclopedia introduces readers to animals from all over the planet, showcasing the wildebeest migration across East Africa to the feeding frenzies of hammerhead sharks. Learn about different species, habitats, and much more!Supports Common Core State Standards.

Sight words are common words that appear again and again in your childrenÕs reading material. Knowing these words Òby sightÓ is essential for reading fluency. Bob Books Sight Words - First Grade gradually adds more complexity as your beginning reader acquires 30 new sight words. It is a great companion book to Bob Books Sight Words - Kindergarten. Consistent short vowels in one syllable words of three, four or five letters, mean children can sound out (decode) the story.They learn three new sight words per book. While words and stories in Sight Words First Grade are slightly longer and more complex than Sight Words Kindergarten, they are still suitable for a beginning reader. Inside this eBook you'll find: - 10 easy-to-read, hilarious small books, 12 pages each. - Slightly longer and more complex stories. - All stories told in one syllable, three-, four- and five-letter words, plus sight words. - Consistent short vowels mean easy decoding in the rest of the story. - Three new sight words introduced in each book. - Context clues and illustrations give sight word hints.

Expanding on the foundation sets that have made Bob Books such a success, My First Bob Books is a brand new series introducing Bob Books' proven teaching tools to children who aren't quite ready for Bob Books - Set 1. My First Bob Books offer children and their parents simple and satisfying tools that build an important foundation for reading readiness. Sally the Circle and her friends introduce important skills that prepare your child for reading. Your youngsters will never know that theyÕre learning as they follow the adventures of Sally, Seth and Tanner Ð but you will. My First Bob Books - Pre-Reading Skills introduces these important pre-literacy skills in a story format: - Identifying basic shapes in preparation for letter recognition - Sorting, classifying and symbol identification to build important problem-solving skills - Recognizing simple patterns to create awareness of letter groups and sight words - Sequencing to strengthen the ability to predict how stories flow Inside this eBook you'll find: - 12 books for you to read to your child, 12 pages each - Four pre-reading skills - Literacy games and teaching hints

Bright white teeth. Straight leg bones. Awkwardly contorted arm bones. On a hot summer day in 2005, Dr. Douglas Owsley of the Smithsonian Institution peered into an excavated grave, carefully examining the fragile skeleton that had been buried there for four hundred years. “He was about fifteen years old when he died. And he was European,” Owsley concluded. But how did he know? Just as forensic scientists use their knowledge of human remains to help solve crimes, they use similar skills to solve the mysteries of the long-ago past. Join author Sally M. Walker as she works alongside the scientists investigating colonial-era graves near Jamestown, Virginia, as well as other sites in Maryland. As you follow their investigations, she'll introduce you to what scientists believe are the lives of a teenage boy, a ship's captain, an indentured servant, a colonial official and his family, and an enslaved African girl. All are reaching beyond the grave to tell us their stories, which are written in bone.

A corresponding exhibit, also called Written in Bone, opens at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in February 2009.

Come ride the fire truck with Fly Guy! Fly Guy and Buzz are off on another exciting field trip. This time, they're visiting the fire station! There, they will learn all about firefighters, fire trucks, and fire safety. They'll even get to zoom down the fire pole and try on a firefighter helmet! Come along to learn all about firefighters in this fun nonfiction reader. Award-winning author/illustrator Tedd Arnold really brings nonfiction to life!

Beginning readers explore the steps to make plants grow! Readers will learn about various parts of the plant including seeds, roots, and leaves in this engaging nonfiction title. Featuring vivid, clear photos and simple, informational text, even the most reluctant reader will be captivated!